Difference between WinXp Retail and Corporate Edition

[Roy]

Hello folks
I want to know how does the Retail and Corporate edition differ in
features and functionality?
Can be the installed interchangeably in your PC.
Are there any issues that matters for the normal home PC user
supposing he will go for the corporate edition.?

TIA
rOY

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Hello folks
I want to know how does the Retail and Corporate edition differ in
features and functionality?
Can be the installed interchangeably in your PC.
Are there any issues that matters for the normal home PC user
supposing he will go for the corporate edition.?

TIA
rOY

There is no "corporate" version. It's the Volume License version, and it's
only available as XP Pro. In terms of content and function, the retail and
VL versions are identical.

Where the difference is, is in the installer and activation. Because the
VL build is designed to allow rollouts to thousands of machines, it doesn't
require activation after install. The retail version does require this.

The Volume License version is generally available only from VARs or MS, and
starts at five licenses. You get one key and one disk and the legal right
to install it to the number of systems you've paid license fees for.

Because activation isn't required, multiple installs with the same key are
possible, and legal to the licensed (paid) limit; you can add licenses at
any time. The key is ultimately evaluated by the WGA mechanism.

Because this is intended for installation to bare systems (or replacement of
an inappropriate prior OS) in minimums of five, the "normal home user" will
not ever "go for the corporate version".

No, they can't be installed interchangeably because the VL key will not work
with the retail install CD, and the retail key will not work with the VL
install CD.

HTH
-pk

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Any version of Windows XP advertized as a "corporate version"
is bogus, counterfeit, or pirated and non-genuine.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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:

Hello folks
I want to know how does the Retail and Corporate edition differ in
features and functionality?
Can be the installed interchangeably in your PC.
Are there any issues that matters for the normal home PC user
supposing he will go for the corporate edition.?

TIA
rOY

 

[Roy]

Any version of Windows XP advertized as a "corporate version"
is bogus, counterfeit, or pirated and non-genuine.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

Hmm,,that sounds interesting... I have two version of corporate
version let us see which one works best...
I am certain one of these is considered bogus and the others come from
a legitimatesource,

 

[Daave]

Hmm,,that sounds interesting... I have two version of corporate
version let us see which one works best...
I am certain one of these is considered bogus and the others come from
a legitimatesource,

Roy, what exactly do you mean by "corporate version"? Perahps you could
either describe in detail or post a link to photographs.

As far as I know, there are only five versions:

Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx

Of course, there are retail, upgrade, and OEM types as well. Also, there
are single licenses and volume licenses (corporations often opt for the
latter).

 

[Roy]

Roy, what exactly do you mean by "corporate version"? Perahps you could
either describe in detail or post a link to photographs.

I think you should read the threads from the start so that you can get
an idea what I mean<grin>.

 

[smlunatick]

Hmm,,that sounds interesting... I have two version of corporate
version  let us see which one works  best...
I am certain one of these is considered bogus and the others come from
a legitimatesource,

Even if one is from a "legit" labeled source, are you sure it came
from them directly? I recently seen "bogus" products that were sold
as if they came from the official source that they were labeled from.

As previously stated, the is no official "Corporate" labeled edition
of XP.

 

[Daave]

Roy, what exactly do you mean by "corporate version"? Perahps you
could
either describe in detail or post a link to photographs.

I think you should read the threads from the start so that you can get
an idea what I mean<grin>.

So do you have a legitimate question, or are you just wasting everyone's
time?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click
on "Validate Windows".

Is your media genuine?
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/default.aspx?displaylang=en

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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:

Hmm,,that sounds interesting... I have two version of corporate
version let us see which one works best...
I am certain one of these is considered bogus and the others come from
a legitimatesource,

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hello folks
I want to know how does the Retail and Corporate edition differ in
features and functionality?
Can be the installed interchangeably in your PC.
Are there any issues that matters for the normal home PC user
supposing he will go for the corporate edition.?

First of all, note that there is no edition officially called the
"Corporate edition." That's a term which is generally used for pirated
copies of a volume licensed copy of Windows.

Second, assuming that by "Corporate edition," you really mean "volume
licensed," note that the only differences between it and a retail copy
are in the licensing and the pricing. The software itself, with regard
to features and functionality, is identical.

 

[Roy]

I think you should read the threads from the start so that you can get
an idea what I mean<grin>.

So do you have a legitimate question, or are you just wasting everyone's
time?- Hide quoted text -

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Hey! Did I waste your time?<sarcastic grin>
I was just asking the group for the difference and now I got my answer
I don't have time to kiss your butt to agree with you?<grin>
Whatever version I have to install in another PCis not your concern,

I have the legitimate
purchased version installed on my main PC anyway , just asking for
ideas whats the difference between the Corporate XPS and and the
retail version as I have self assembled PCs that needs OS.

 

[Daave]

just asking for ideas whats the difference between the Corporate
XPS and and the retail version as I have self assembled PCs that
needs OS.

Since no one has any idea what "Corporate XPS" means, I doubt anyone
would be able to tell you the difference since the question doesn't make
any sense. If you are able to ask a question in a coherent manner, I'm
sure you will get quality answers. Then again, GIGO...

 

[Roy]

First of all, note that there is noeditionofficially called the
"Corporateedition." That's a term which is generally used for pirated
copies of a volume licensed copy of Windows.

Second, assuming that by "Corporateedition," you really mean "volume
licensed," note that the only differences between it and aretailcopy
are in the licensing and the pricing. The software itself, with regard
to features and functionality, is identical.

Thats one of the answers I am after, just wondering why a friend of
mind which is the IT Specialist is providing me copies of his software
that also installed in his employers computers how come he can install
it in my Pc and its recognized as legit by the windows validation
system.
Therefore its not pirated....

Roy

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Don't be surprised when one day Windows Genuine Advantage
flags your computer as "non-genuine" (blocked VLK). When
this happens, all computers using that same product key will be
so flagged and your friend will have a whole lot of explaining
to do to his superiors.

Your IT "friend" is distributing software that belongs to his
company. This is also known as piracy and is illegal.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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First of all, note that there is noeditionofficially called the
"Corporateedition." That's a term which is generally used for pirated
copies of a volume licensed copy of Windows.

Second, assuming that by "Corporateedition," you really mean "volume
licensed," note that the only differences between it and aretailcopy
are in the licensing and the pricing. The software itself, with regard
to features and functionality, is identical.

Thats one of the answers I am after, just wondering why a friend of
mind which is the IT Specialist is providing me copies of his software
that also installed in his employers computers how come he can install
it in my Pc and its recognized as legit by the windows validation
system.
Therefore its not pirated....

Roy

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thats one of the answers I am after, just wondering why a friend of
mind which is the IT Specialist is providing me copies of his software
that also installed in his employers computers how come he can install
it in my Pc and its recognized as legit by the windows validation
system.
Therefore its not pirated....

Roy

On the contrary, if your thieving "IT Specialist" installed a copy of
his employer's Volume Licensed software on your personal computer, then
it is indeed "pirated." That license is valid *ONLY* when installed on
computers belonging to the company owning the license.

Should your supplier be found out, he could, if the company so choses,
be prosecuted for theft, and you could be prosecuted for knowingly
receiving stolen goods.


--

Bruce Chambers

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

Thats one of the answers I am after, just wondering why a friend of
mind which is the IT Specialist is providing me copies of his software
that also installed in his employers computers how come he can install
it in my Pc and its recognized as legit by the windows validation
system.

Therefore its not pirated....

Saying "Therefore its not pirated" is like saying "I robbed a bank,
and didn't get caught. Therefore I didn't steal."

 

[Roy]

Saying "Therefore its not pirated" is like saying "I robbed a bank,
and didn't get caught. Therefore I didn't steal."

Thats interesting analogy, but .
So what is the difference in the color of stolen and legit money
anyway.....<grin>.

And whose gonna catch my friend when its difficult to trace the
thousands if not hundreds of computer used throughout the nationwide
branches of that company he helped installed the same volume license
for that OS. Does it matter?
Beside WinXP is approaching obsolescence by being replaced by Vista ,
therefore will the Microsoft people waste their time to investigate
an errant software.?

Please just close your green eyes of envy people.<grin>

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

IMO obsolescence is a matter of usefulness to a user, not whether or not
something newer has come out.

MS will continute to pursue casual copying and piracy in the matter of the
abuse of XP VLK licenses and at some point WGA may begin informing out of
compliance users of their situation and how to remedy it.

Saying "Therefore its not pirated" is like saying "I robbed a bank,
and didn't get caught. Therefore I didn't steal."

Thats interesting analogy, but .
So what is the difference in the color of stolen and legit money
anyway.....<grin>.

And whose gonna catch my friend when its difficult to trace the
thousands if not hundreds of computer used throughout the nationwide
branches of that company he helped installed the same volume license
for that OS. Does it matter?
Beside WinXP is approaching obsolescence by being replaced by Vista ,
therefore will the Microsoft people waste their time to investigate
an errant software.?

Please just close your green eyes of envy people.<grin>

 

[Roy]

IMO obsolescence is a matter of usefulness to a user, not whether or not
something newer has come out.

MS will continute to pursue casual copying and piracy in the matter of the
abuse of XP VLK licenses and at some point WGA may begin informing out of
compliance users of their situation and how to remedy it.

I don't think that MS and its ilk can do a lot in such....
Its good in theory but never in practice.....
I have seen many people in different places where cracked softwares
are used with much success
<grin>

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On May 4, 12:03 am, "Ken Blake, MVP"


And whose gonna catch my friend when its difficult to trace the
thousands if not hundreds of computer used throughout the nationwide
branches of that company he helped installed the same volume license
for that OS. Does it matter?

I won't try to act as your conscience or that of your friend. Some
people don't steal because they are afraid of getting caught. Others
don't steal because they believe it's wrong to do so.

What any of us does is up to us as individuals (and in your case,
apparently, what you can get away with).

That's your choice, regardless of whether I or anyone else approves of
it.

My point was that your statement "IT Specialist is providing me copies
of his software that also installed in his employers computers how
come he can install it in my Pc and its recognized as legit by the
windows validation system. Therefore its not pirated" is arrant
nonsense.